Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to Gemelli ...

Scores of books by Francis, as well as about his life and papacy, portray the pope, who died on April 21, as compassionate ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for ...

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

Without holy orders, we would not have four of the other six sacraments ... and onyx in Eden (Genesis 2:11-12; Exodus 25:7). As Aaron cannot draw near to God with his nakedness exposed, so ...

How Easter is being celebrated around world from services in church ruins to horseback processions - Photographs taken across ...

Congratulations to Breege Spain who recently won the Swinford Community Lotto Jackpot of €4,600 and to the seller, Moores ...